Nottingham Forest v Fulham prediction

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Nottingham Forest v Fulham, Premier League on Sat, 02 Jan 2027 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Nottingham Forest host Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday 2 January (kick-off 15:00 UK).

Form and the table

Seven of Nottingham Forest’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in seven of Nottingham Forest’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Nottingham Forest have one win, three draws and four defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 0.75 points per game, scoring 0.38 and conceding 0.88. Nottingham Forest have scored five goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Nottingham Forest have conceded nine goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Six of Fulham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in six of Fulham’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). Away from home, Fulham have one win, three draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.86 points per game, scoring 0.71 and conceding 1.29. Fulham have scored seven goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Fulham have conceded 10 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Nottingham Forest have lost their last three matches in all competitions. Nottingham Forest (18th) and Fulham (17th) are level on points, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Nottingham Forest the stronger side, 24 rating points above Fulham (Nottingham Forest 1528, Fulham 1505, after at least 159 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Fulham are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Nottingham Forest. The most recent meeting, on 15 March 2026, finished Nottingham Forest 0–0 Fulham.

Team news

Predicted Nottingham Forest XI (3-4-2-1): M. Sels, Murillo, Jair, O. Diomande, N. Williams, J. McAtee, X. Schlager, D. Muñoz, O. Aina, I. Sangaré, M. Gibbs-White — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Morgan Gibbs-White (4.7 per match over six appearances, one goal and two assists) and Xaver Schlager (3.6 per match over eight appearances) have been Nottingham Forest’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Nottingham Forest (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Morgan Gibbs-White averages 1.4 shots per 90 over 591 minutes, with a shot in five of the last 10 appearances. Xaver Schlager averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 1361 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Fulham XI (4-2-3-1): B. Leno, C. Bassey, A. Robinson, T. Castagne, D. Affengruber, A. Iwobi, J. King, S. Berge, O. Bobb, S. Charles, G. García — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Joshua King (3.6 per match over eight appearances, two goals and one assist) and Antonee Robinson (3.6 per match over seven appearances) have been Fulham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Fulham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Joshua King averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 602 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last eight appearances. Antonee Robinson averages 2.6 tackles per 90 over 1408 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · Premier League · City Ground
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Nottingham Forest 1 · draws 1 · Fulham 4 · 2.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Nottingham Forest 1W 1D 3L · Fulham 2W 2D 1L

Nottingham Forest v Fulham (Premier League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

0.63 / 1.38
Goals
against 1.38 / 1.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.5 / 6.38
Corners
against 4.5 / 4.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3.5 / 5.13
Shots on target
against 3.5 / 3.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.5 / 1.88
Cards
against 1.88 / 0.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameNottingham Forest for / againstLineFulham for / against
Goals scored
0.63 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
4.5 for · 4.5 against n 8
9.5standard
6.38 for · 4.38 against n 8
Shots
16 for · 10.88 against n 8
19.5standard
16.25 for · 12.13 against n 8
Shots on target
3.5 for · 3.5 against n 8
8.5standard
5.13 for · 3.5 against n 8
Fouls committed
14.25 for · 11.63 against n 8
21.5standard
9.25 for · 8.5 against n 8
Cards shown
2.5 for · 1.88 against n 8
3.5standard
1.88 for · 0.63 against n 8
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
D. Muñoz n 862
2.46/3
0.93/1
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X. Schlager n 887
1.88/5
1.46/3
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L. Delap n 868.3
1.86/4
1.36/2
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Murillo n 882.3
1.55/2
0.32/0
—
Igor Jesus n 861.3
1.55/1
27/2
—
Nottingham Forest — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
D. Ndoye n 876.6
3.78/8
1.96/4
L. Delap n 868.3
2.66/4
0.53/0
C. Wood n 833.1
1.44/0
0.72/0
N. Williams n 890
1.36/3
0.43/0
Igor Jesus n 861.3
1.36/1
1.16/0
Nottingham Forest — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
D. Ndoye n 876.6
0.43/0
0.42/1
C. Hudson-Odoi n 835.8
00/0
0.62/0
O. Hutchinson n 843.6
00/0
0.52/0
L. Delap n 868.3
0.21/0
00/0
Igor Jesus n 861.3
0.21/0
00/0
Nottingham Forest — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
N. Domínguez n 855
3.37/6
I. Sangaré n 850.9
3.35/3
L. Netz n 844.1
3.35/2
X. Schlager n 887
3.17/5
O. Aina n 877.3
2.66/6
Nottingham Forest — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Sels n 890
2.36/3
Fulham
Fulham — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Manuel Ángel n 821.4
2.64/1
2.63/2
—
K. Tete n 880.9
2.57/6
0.63/1
—
César Palacios n 844.3
1.85/2
00/0
—
Rodrigo Muniz n 833.8
1.73/1
24/2
—
Luc De Fougerolles n 870.4
1.65/3
2.77/6
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Fulham — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Rodrigo Muniz n 833.8
45/4
2.35/2
César Palacios n 844.3
2.54/2
12/2
Oscar Bobb n 849.4
2.36/1
0.94/0
Joshua King n 875.3
2.16/4
1.35/4
Gonzalo García n 868.5
2.17/4
0.73/1
Fulham — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
César Palacios n 844.3
0.52/0
0.31/0
Oscar Bobb n 849.4
0.73/0
00/0
Rodrigo Muniz n 833.8
0.72/0
00/0
R. Sessegnon n 850.5
0.42/0
0.21/0
Joshua King n 875.3
0.32/0
0.11/0
Fulham — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Kevin n 835.3
3.25/3
Shea Charles n 879.8
2.76/6
Manuel Ángel n 821.4
2.65/0
K. Tete n 880.9
2.47/5
A. Robinson n 873
2.27/5
Fulham — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
B. Leno n 890
2.67/5
B. Lecomte n 890
1.55/1

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Nottingham Forest v Fulham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Nottingham ForestDWLLL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 0.6 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
FulhamDWDLW
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.2 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Nottingham Forest 1 · 1 draw · Fulham 4 · 2.33 goals/game
  • 2026-03-15 Nottingham Forest 0–0 Fulham
  • 2025-12-22 Fulham 1–0 Nottingham Forest
  • 2025-02-15 Fulham 2–1 Nottingham Forest
  • 2024-09-28 Nottingham Forest 0–1 Fulham
  • 2024-04-02 Nottingham Forest 3–1 Fulham
  • 2023-12-06 Fulham 5–0 Nottingham Forest
League standing · 2026/27
Nottingham Forest#18 pos5 pts7 pl-4 GD
Fulham#17 pos5 pts7 pl-3 GD
Goals per game
Nottingham Forest scored0.71
Fulham scored1
Nottingham Forest conceded1.29
Fulham conceded1.43

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Nottingham Forest and Fulham?
In their last 6 meetings, Nottingham Forest won 1, Fulham won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Nottingham Forest and Fulham?
Recent form — Nottingham Forest 1W 1D 3L; Fulham 2W 2D 1L.

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